Staffing shortages are a major concern in the home-based care industry, with providers often struggling to find and retain staff.
Conversations around staffing typically focus on improving retention, as recruitment pipelines show few signs of improvement.
it’s not a matter of just “recruit harder”
While overhauling recruitment efforts, such as leveraging AI or building employee referral systems, can bring some success, it is not enough to address the staffing challenges.
Staffing hurdles have worsened in recent months, highlighting the need for a more fundamental rethink of recruitment strategies.
Author's summary: Home-based care needs new recruitment strategies.